With all the volatility in the stock market, I get the distinct feeling that hard times are just around the corner. Many people think it’s been bad ever since the Great Recession began, but something tells me we’ll be looking back on the 2010’s as the good ole days.

Hopefully I’m wrong, but it’s always best to be ready the worst. We should all assume hard times are ahead and prepare accordingly. Backdoor Survival wrote an excellent article with some great tips on how to do this.

Gaye writes, “Most Prepper types that I know appear to have a common trait: they are good at evaluating risks then moving to mitigate those risks in a nimble manner. What that means, in somewhat plainer English, is they have the ability to evaluate a situations, make a plan, learn from it, and ultimately act in a responsible manner.” Follow the link below to keep reading.